Add Paging/Page-Turning Mode for E-ink Devices #970
Description
Checklist
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App version
Latest
Where did you get the app from
Other
Feature or improvement you want
I would like to propose adding a "Paging Mode" or "Page-Turning Mode" for e-ink devices. When enabled, the article reader would switch from continuous scrolling (LazyColumn) to paginated content that fits the screen height.
Key features for this mode:
- Paginated Content: Instead of a continuous list, the article content would be divided into distinct pages that fit the screen height.
- Multiple Navigation Methods:
- Tap Zones: Tapping on the left/right edges of the screen to navigate to the previous/next page.
- Volume Key Navigation: Using the physical volume up/down keys to turn pages. This is a very common and ergonomic feature in e-readers.
- Implementation Suggestion: Instead of complex pagination logic, a simpler approach could be to make the volume/tap actions scroll the LazyColumn by approximately one screen height at a time. This would simulate page turns without requiring a major refactor of the view.
Why should this be added?
As a user of an e-ink device, I really appreciate the existing e-ink theme (eInkColors). It shows that you've already considered e-ink users, which is great!
However, the current reading view uses continuous scrolling. On e-ink screens, partial updates and smooth scrolling cause distracting ghosting and frequent full-screen flashes, which makes for a less-than-ideal reading experience. A paginated reading mode would be much more comfortable for e-ink devices.
Why native support is important:
Some e-ink devices allow remapping hardware buttons to scroll actions at the system level, but this is not always reliable or available. Native support within Feeder would provide a much better and more consistent user experience across all devices.
This feature would make Feeder one of the best RSS readers available for the growing e-ink user community. The foundation is already there with the e-ink theme; a proper paging mode would be the perfect addition.
Screenshots / Drawings / Technical details
Suggested paging mode interface:
- Left and right screen edges act as tap zones for previous/next page navigation
- Volume keys support page up/down functionality
- Implementation could be as simple as scrolling the content by one screen height when page turn actions are triggered
- UI maintains the current style with minimal changes
User interaction flow:
- User enables "Paging Mode" in settings (possibly under the e-ink section)
- When reading an article, tapping left edge = previous page, tapping right edge = next page
- Volume Up key = previous page, Volume Down key = next page
- Each "page turn" scrolls by approximately one screen height for a smooth, flash-free experience on e-ink displays